Fire Alarm Technician

Koch Enterprises•Nashville, TN

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, inspection, and maintenance of electrical fire alarm systems. This role involves installing and servicing systems efficiently to ensure minimal downtime and maximum performance, while also communicating system performance to the customer. The technician will also be accountable to the Project Manager, with secondary accountability to other management team members, employees, and customers.

Requirements

At least five (5) years of experience in testing, maintenance, and service of fire alarm systems.
Experience with access control systems and CCTV is a plus.
Industry experience as an apprentice electrician or low voltage technician as a minimum.
Has performed installations of fire alarm, CCTV components, and access control systems.
Possesses current working knowledge of basic software applications, communication technologies, and some lock hardware applications.
Leadership experience needed to instruct installation assistants to perform basic tasks proficiently.
Experience in dealing with customer service.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Minimum: High school graduate.
NICET certification.
Must be able to read and write at Basic English proficiency.
Must be able to compute basic math functions without difficulty.
Can read CAD generated prints and building blueprints and riser diagrams.
Has solid grasp of basic electronics/electrical theory – formal instruction is preferred.
Is proficient with PC and has proven aptitude in simple engineering and construction.
Valid and current driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Factory training
Basic computer skills and knowledge of applicable codes (NICET, NFPA, etc.)

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittets, specifications, and schematics.
Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer specifications.
Perform all tasks required to completely install fire alarm systems, including engineering technical review, cable installation, device mounting, wiring devices and control panels, and programming/testing equipment.
Perform a variety of installation tasks using hand and power tools.
Continually learn new products, upgrades, and software programs related to fire and security systems.
Evaluate and diagnose equipment requiring service, and identify and troubleshoot problems.
Provide specific solutions and recommendations to customers on efficient and cost-effective methods to return equipment to working order.
Assist with preventive maintenance of customer equipment.
Accurately track time sheets, service/installation tickets, and inventory items.
Ensure full compliance with company's and customer's safety program.
Perform other duties as required or assigned by company management.